A gift of art for the United Nations: on joining the United Nations, Switzerland takes some soothing and classy Swiss art and architecture to the main UN building in New York--a place that has seen many a high profile diplomats in action.

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A gift of art for the United Nations: on joining the United Nations, Switzerland takes some soothing and classy Swiss art and architecture to the main UN building in New York--a place that has seen many a high profile diplomats in action.

In September 2002, Switzerland finally became a member of the United Nations. As custom has it, new members never enter empty, handed. An appropriate present had to be chosen. Obviously, a cuckoo clock would not qualify, nor would a merrily painted Swiss polyester cow. Swiss diplomats were in deep agony, but fortunately the organisation itself came to the rescue.

The United Nation's building in New York dates back to 1952. Money for renovation is scarce; only the bare minimum and absolutely necessary changes are made to keep thin...

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